I made a trip to the yarn store and I'm so happy I did. The lovely shop keeper helped ease my mind that the cowl will be big enough to fit over my head. She also helped me change needles and go up a size. I am still knitting tight. The larger size should give me a little wiggle room. She also had me change needles from bamboo to acrylic. For this project I am liking the acrylic needles. They are very smooth.
It's nice to have a few things to show for this week's Year of Projects post. I was terribly afraid I would have nothing. The beginning of the week got off to a rocky start when we headed down the rabbit hole of cleaning out my teenage daughter's room. Pack Rat doesn't describe the mess sufficiently. We had six bags and at least three boxes full of paper to recycle. I've carried countless things to the Charity Shop. She's a saver and has a knack for stuffing things into every possible bag, box, corner, or crevasse. She has been a willing participant in the work. We've even managed to laugh at some of the items that have been discovered. I do think she will be glad to have a less stuffed room. We are not finished but I do see an end in sight.
Avi is none too concerned at the amount of stuff. She was able to find a nice place to nap right in the middle of it.
Thank you for stopping by for a visit and have a lovely week.
Lisa
Those acrylic needles are BEAUTIFUL!
ReplyDeleteI had to laugh about your daughter's room. We helped our son pack up his apt. in Florida before his move to VA. OMGosh ....what a load of JUNK he had accumulated.
That Boomerang scarf looks so squishy soft! And lol at Avi stretched out sleeping in the middle of all the stuff. I will say... it does look like nice stuff. :)
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ReplyDeleteReally like the boomerang scarf. The yarn fir your cowl is pretty. I think any of us with children have gone through the room cleaning.
ReplyDeleteReally like the boomerang scarf. The yarn fir your cowl is pretty. I think any of us with children have gone through the room cleaning.
ReplyDeleteGreat projects to show us this week, and lots of progress made too. Love your new acrylic needles.
ReplyDeleteAvi is definitely unconcerned about the sort-out going on, lol. Just loving the company I should think.
Love the boomerang scarf, Avi looks so cute.
ReplyDeleteLove the boomerang scarf, Avi looks so cute.
ReplyDeleteThe Boomerang scarf is beautiful! That is so great your local store is so helpful!!! Oh teenagers, they can be so messy. I dread to see how messy my twin boys are as teenagers. Getting them to pick up now is hard enough lol
ReplyDeleteLOL I was thinking that you found a cat among all your daughter's stuff!! Just kidding!
ReplyDeleteI am probably a grown up version of your daughter or the result of being raised by parents that went through the Great Depression....either way I am also "clearing out". I love your finished scarf and also the yarn you're using for your cowl is gorgeous! I am presently looking for a yarn similar to that for a shawl but everything I see is like $27 and I need 2 skeins....I think I'll go look at Knit Picks...they're usually pretty reasonable in price. I wish I had a LYS but not here. I can't wait to see your granny square when it's finished. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteLove the scarf - the yarn is turning out beautifully. And the cowl looks to be coming along a treat now - well done for sticking with it and getting advice.
ReplyDeleteLove the scarf - the yarn is turning out beautifully. And the cowl looks to be coming along a treat now - well done for sticking with it and getting advice.
ReplyDeleteLove the boomerang. And the cat in the middle of the 'stuff' made me laugh. Thanks for a cheery start to my day.
ReplyDeleteLove the boomerang. And the cat in the middle of the 'stuff' made me laugh. Thanks for a cheery start to my day.
ReplyDeleteOh I have all that to come with teenagers and messy rooms lol. My eldest is 8. Great productive week in my opinion. I love the new infinity scarf you have started and it will be good to see your colour way choice knits up. Excited to see your crochet blanket one done and your finished project for the scarf/ shawl looks great.
ReplyDeleteOh I have all that to come with teenagers and messy rooms lol. My eldest is 8. Great productive week in my opinion. I love the new infinity scarf you have started and it will be good to see your colour way choice knits up. Excited to see your crochet blanket one done and your finished project for the scarf/ shawl looks great.
ReplyDeleteThe boomerang shawl is nice. I like how it's a neutral and will go with anything in your wardrobe. I like your granny squares.
ReplyDeleteLove the look of your boomerang shawl and I'm so glad you are happier with your cowl now and it's amazing how the different materials will give a different gauge and feel to a project.
ReplyDeletelove the shawl, and that looks like my daughters room when we were cleaning it out to move. we are still living in a camper while out house is being built so she is still trying to keep everything but not as much space to do it in.
ReplyDeleteYour shawl is beautiful! I just love those grays you used. The yarn you are using for your cowl is so pretty! I love all the different colors in it. I'm glad you have someone helping you find the right needles and things. That must be nice.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty shawl! I am very partial to asymmetrical shawls too! Your new cowl will be so pretty in that color-and I have to add that I cannot knit on bamboo needles as I find my projects don't slide nicely as I knit. I do have a new pair of Addi Olive Wood needles that I am going to try using on my new sweater project---your acrylic needles are so pretty! Well done this week--not only with your fiber projects but also the teen daughter project!
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